Article by: Robert DeanComedy has never been more prominent than it is right now. This is the golden age, unlike no other. And with younger comics blowing up thanks to social media, there's been a pleasant development on the inverse: the comedians who've been on the grind forever are finally getting the spotlight shined on...
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Article by: Robert Dean==> CLICK HERE TO SEE LEAH PERFORM IN FORT WORTH JUNE 6 - 8, 2024! If one thing shines through about Leah Rudick, she's super Ohio. But, like not in a bumpkin way, but more like her comedy comes from a place of self-introspection and clarity - what's present throughout her new special, Spiraling,...
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Article by: Robert DeanLife hasn't always worked on a straight line for Hank Chen, and he's okay with the peaks and valleys that present themselves. Currently, the comedian and actor is letting the chips fall as they may because while the road might not be predictable, the wins are stacking up, even though he named his recent...
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Article by: Robert DeanPeople who’ve been in the struggle know that while you’re in it, it sucks. It sucks bad. Once the hurricane of bill collectors, rent, and trying to find something to eat off a dollar menu stops, there’s a sense of peace when a comma in your bank account means more than just the phone bill is paid,...
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We have some exciting news! The Hot Breath Podcast with Joel Byars is joining the Big Laugh Comedy Network.Here's a message from Joel: "After over 7 years of doing this podcast, this episode is a first of its kind. We're making a very special announcement that is going to level up the Hot Breathiverse into a new galaxy and...
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Jourdain Fisher is coming to Austin in September......and you don't want to miss this.Jourdain has performed on Comedy Central, The Tonight Show, and was featured on the Just For Laughs Festival's New Faces showcase. He's absolutely hilarious and you have ONE CHANCE to catch him in Austin next month. If you want to grab...
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By Robert Theodore Eckstein No area of publishing is growing faster, or easier to write, than blurb-writing, the pickleball of publishing.With more than three million self-published books coming out a year, that’s over three million opportunities for blurb writers. This fact is not lost on The Brimfield Blurbs...
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Matt Rife has completely broken the internet. Although he is easy on the eyes, his journey to get here was not.A lot of people see Matt and assume he’s famous because of good looks or he got lucky on social media but the real reason is not so obvious.Last June he couldn’t sell tickets and streaming platforms were ignoring...
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Article by: Robert Dean People love talking shit. If you've ever sat at a high school lunch table, the art of roasting is a deadly sport that can crush someone's spirit and make them howl with laughter at the same time. And like crowd work, roasting has significantly impacted how many comedians are excelling in their...
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Article and art by: Bob EcksteinA 3-Hour Pitch, A 3-Hour Pitch:The Selling of CSI Gilligan’s IslandWith reboots of shows like Magnum P.I. Fantasy Island, Night Court, and now Frasier, it’s time for the reboot we’ve all been waiting for, Gilligan’s Island. The classic ‘60s sitcom has been the subject of reboot rumors...
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Comedy has just about existed in some way, shape, or form since the dawn of mankind. But what are the unique styles of comedy, and how have they evolved over the centuries? In this article, we’ll be exploring all of this and more! Background: Comedy in the 21st Century The digital age has changed the way we consume media, and comedy is no...
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Article by: Robert Dean“I helped with some “skits” at church today because they know what I do…and the director asked me how to get Matt Rife tickets.” And that’s what you need to know about the rise in crowd work. It’s everywhere, and the comics who are good at it are seeing their shows sell...
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Article by: Robert DeanThis past week in comedy has been wild. What’s considered “low art” is getting a lot of clicks and shares, thanks to comedians dominating social media. If you think about it, comedy is built for platforms like TikTok and Instagram: one moment, a joke is timely, and subsequent week, it’s...
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Article by: Robert DeanWhen Game of Thrones was the show every human on earth was obsessed with, I just… did not give a fuck. Every week, people would invite me to a watch party, and my ex-wife would devour it - super wizards all tits out with dragons flying high above nuking towns and shit. I’m not too cool for school, but...
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Article & artwork by: Bob Eckstein Betting action for the Scripps National Spelling Bee has never been more illecebrous, with a plethora of exhilarating contingencies. This year the event takes place Memorial Day weekend to June 2 with the championships in the nation’s capital.  Here are this year's Best...
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Article by: Robert Dean“Seriously, if you need a pick me up, listen to VH1’s DIVAS from 1998 and 1999. It’s got Mariah Carey, Shania Twain, Celine Dion, and Aretha Franklin. I don’t want to listen to anything else right now. I’m obsessed.” Rachel Wolfson says as we chat over the phone, her in Los...
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Article by: Robert DeanThere used to be a concept within the scientific community that only humans could laugh. But guess what? It's not just us and the hyenas that are cackling; other animals laugh, too. According to an article published by UCLA, at least 65 species vocalize something relatable to a giggle, but here's the wild...
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Article by: Robert DeanThings are going pretty good for Nimesh Patel. He's successfully worked the clubs across the country and is now moving onto a theater tour for the first time this summer and fall. The horizon looks wide open when you consider he's written for Saturday Night Live, working on the Weekend Update team and...
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Vacuum seal the Slime Barrier and booby-trap the Vatican, the Grim Twins are back with another campaign of terror. The Old Testament told of an ancient ritual, a battleground for man and beast, a communion between god and his most abominable creations. This week, we intend to tell their stories. For if don’t learn from Grimace,...
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This week Arielle is joined by Ruby Dickulous for a wide ranging conversation that spans from The Electoral College, drag bills and unity.Be sure to like and subscribe to the show!Watch episode #015 of the Politically Non-binary Podcast with Ruby Dickulous here: Follow Ruby DickulousOn Instagram:...
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